This plan outlines the Maryland Department of the Environment’s recommendations to the Governor on improved ways of monitoring waste diversion, goals for improved sustainable materials management, and a method of…
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Construction & Demolition Debris – Recycling Markets Directory
South Carolina aims to helps residents and builders/contractors reduce the disposal of construction and demolition (C&D) debris generated through sustainable material management practices such as reusing, repurposing, and recycling. The…
Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management
The project aims to educate the public about food waste prevention and reduction, with the ultimate goal of cutting down on food waste. The center provides information to advance equity,…
Wasted Food Minimization and Related Activities: A Toolkit for Maryland Schools
This toolkit is a summary of tools to assist schools in reducing, donating, and recycling surplus food to avoid waste, provide an avenue for connecting food to people, and promote…
Materials Management Program – Bad Apple Campaign
Oregon’s Materials Management Program highlights numerous methods of material management. One project of emphasis is the Bad Apple Campaign, which inspires households to reduce the amount of food they throw…
California’s Organic Materials Management
This program advocates for better food waste management. Linked on the program’s page are a wide range of subtopics from food waste prevention to compost and mulch to even innovative…
Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT)/Save-Money-And-Reduce-Trash (SMART)
This solid waste program requires residents to pay a per-unit fee for the disposal of the solid waste that they generate. MassDEP has found that this program is the most…
Packaging Materials Management Program
This California EPA program promotes the reduction of packaging material usage in the state. Three recycling laws are highlighted along with the Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC) Program. These and…
Use the Food NC
This campaign provides waste reduction tips to household consumers, local governments, and businesses. Various resources such as the NC Food Donation, Compost Resource Map, and other outreach materials are available.
What Do I Do With …. ? A Resident’s Management Guide For Those Not-So-Common Household Items
Connecticut’s alphabetically-organized inventory lists detailed explanations of how to properly dispose of uncommon household items. Additionally, alternative, more sustainable and economical disposal options are listed, such as fixing or selling…
